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Kobe says Olympics ‘a big challenge’

July 26, 2012 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

The world may have gained ground on the United States in terms of basketball skill and talent, but the U.S. still has the perfect weapon against international competition: Kobe Bryant. When the 2012 Summer Games kick off in London, the Americans will be favored to win the men’s basketball competition but they’ll get tested by … [Read more…]

Posted in: FIBA, General, Olympics Tagged: Argentina, Beijing Olympics, Brazil, France, Kobe Bryant, London Olympics, Mike Krzyzewski, Russia, Spain, Team USA, USA Basketball

TEAM USA BRINGS HOME THE GOLD

August 25, 2008 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

In the greatest gold-medal game in the history of men’s basketball in the Olympic Games, Kobe Bryant proved beyond any reasonable doubt that he is the best player in the world. When Spain got within two points at 91-89 with about eight minutes left in the fourth quarter, the United States, a team loaded with … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, Olympics Tagged: Beijing Olympics, Kobe Bryant, USA Basketball

GASOL GETS THE BIG PICTURE

August 14, 2008 by Joel Huerto 2 Comments

Pau Gasol and his Spanish teammates was put in an embarassing position of having to explain why they agreed to pose for an advertisement that reflected a racist tone. The ad showed members of the Spanish team using their index fingers to stretch their eyes to make “slant eyes” as part of media day in preparation … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, Olympics Tagged: Beijing Olympics, Pau Gasol, Spain

TEAM NIKE GOES FOR THE GOLD

August 8, 2008 by Joel Huerto 11 Comments

Jerry Colangelo and USA Basketball is painting this wonderful picture of how the 12-man U.S. men’s national team was constructed but take a closer because the picture is revealing something else. In a team photo, Dwight Howard – the Orlando Magic center who wears the adidas brand – is placed at the far left craddling … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, Olympics Tagged: Beijing Olympics, Team USA, USA Basketball

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